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Julapun pledges aid for slain crew's kin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2026
» Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat expressed condolences to the families of three Thai crew members of the MV Mayuree Naree who were confirmed killed in an attack on the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
Senators back plan to end free meals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026
» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Senate panel presses Social Security Office on hearing data
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» A Senate panel has intensified pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to disclose raw data from a recent public hearing on proposed changes to election rules for the Social Security Board (SSB), as scrutiny grows over management of the 3-trillion-baht Social Security Fund.
People's Party rallies behind new city replacement candidate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/12/2025
» Taopiphob Limjittrakorn, a prospective candidate for the People's Party (PP), has submitted his application to contest the Bangkok MP seat in Constituency 33, replacing the party's previous candidate who is facing money laundering charges.
PP boss 'sorry' for slow charter rejig
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut apologised for the stalled charter reform efforts, while Pheu Thai accused Bhumjaithai (BJT) of evading responsibility after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the House ahead of the originally planned timeline.
Senator challenges constitution-drafting committee allowance hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2025
» A heated exchange broke out in parliament on Thursday as MPs and senators debated meeting allowances for members of the constitution-drafting committee (CDC) and the public participation committee during the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Second reading should be done 'by end of month'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2025
» Scrutiny of the constitutional amendment bill in its second reading should be completed by the end of November, paving the way for a final vote once the parliamentary session opens next month, says House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
New measures to boost tourism
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government plans to roll out a package of measures, in addition to the Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme, to stimulate domestic tourism and economic activity, which are expected to boost this year's GDP by 0.4%.
Thamanat defends role in cabinet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday rejected allegations made during a heated parliamentary debate that he was unqualified to serve as a cabinet minister.